Gluten-free doesn’t always mean delicious. I have realized this since having to adhere to a gluten-free diet. While some products are amazing, others fall short of their potential when it comes to flavor, texture, taste…
But, gluten-free shouldn’t scare you away. There will be food failures even in regular snacks and meals…and that’s why I keep trying out products and going into each taste with an open mind. I love to be surprised.
Food Should Taste Good. I can’t argue the brand name. It says it all right there on the bag. The question was…would it? Now, this wouldn’t be the first time I’ve had a snack by this company. I’ve sampled their Sweet Potato Chips before and was blown away by them. So, when I was hunting for a snack one night, the Jalapeño Chips seemed like a good next step.
I don’t know if you noticed, but I love a good kick of spice in my food. Could these chips really deliver that desired heat while still maintaining the bar set by the Sweet Potato Chips? There was only one way to find out.
That evening, I settled onto the couch with a small bowl of these chips and a movie. The first thing I notice is…they aren’t coated in salt. This is a good thing as watching and monitoring sodium content is something I do. With only 140mg sodium per serving…this is a great treat for those keeping an eye on their sodium intake.
It was love a first bite. At first, you taste the flavor of the corn tortilla chips…and then you taste the peppers. These chips remain true to the peppers they highlight in their (small!) list of ingredients on this bag. You get the initial flavor of the jalapeño pepper, then the spice kicks in. The heat isn’t overpowering at all. The mix of the jalapeño and crushed red pepper give it the spice and corn tortilla and hint of salt cool it back down. It is just what the spicy-food lover in me craved in a chip. Especially one that I was eating without a salsa (although the website for the Food Should Taste Good brand suggests pairing these with a four different types of salsas…which I might try sometime!).
Amazing flavor aside…here’s what else I love about this brand. In just this bag of chips alone, there are eight ingredients used to make them. No chemicals. Nothing you can’t pronounce or have to run a Google search to figure out what it is. These ingredients are fresh and common. And, best of all, they are packed into a product that is also all natural, kosher, contains no MSG, has low sodium, is free of trans fat, is gluten-free, lactose-free, cholesterol free, contains no preservatives, and is not genetically modified.
No wonder the Food Should Taste Good brand puts out food that tastes good. It’s actual food! And I applaud them for that.
What’s more…I highly recommend anyone trying their products. They have something for cheese lovers, spice lovers, and just your general chip lover. Give it a shot. Pair it with salsa or eat it on its own. Either way, you’re in for a delicious treat. This brand totally lives up to its name. This food tastes amazing!
The Celiathlete 